Graphic Designer
London, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Freelance web designer/developer (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Contract Creative Director (Temporary) at Underwired
- Art Director at XM London
- Art Director at ccg.xm
- Senior Designer at Bates UK Advertising
- Designer at The Condé Nast Publications Ltd
- Education
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- Epsom School of Art & Design (Surrey Institute)
- Epsom School of Art & Design
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Tim Allan’s Summary
I am an experienced designer for both web and print, and have worked in the advertising, design and marketing sectors for over 12 years.
Having worked for some of the biggest names in advertising and publishing, including The Condé Nast Publications Ltd, Cordiant Communications group, Bates UK Advertising, and XM.London (formerly CCG.XM), I am now working as a freelance art director, designer and animator.
Recent projects have included Ceative Direction and Production of Rich Media campaign for Orange Business Services, Brochure design and production for Lloyd's, Xerox and William Asprey & Sons.
I am interested in freelance/contract positions and commissions.
I have a network of technical partners and can offer a full range of interactive and printe design/production services.
Tim Allan’s Specialties:
Web design and production, Flash animation, Print design, Branding and Print Production.
Tim Allan’s Experience
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Freelance web designer/developer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)
January 2001 — Present (7 years 7 months)
Art Director, designer and animator for interactive media. Extensive experience in user experience and information architecture design. Advertsing and branding background, 12+ years experience.
I am currently working as a Creative Partner with Outsorcery Creative Studio (www.outsorcery-studio.com)
Portfolio Site
www.tim-allan.co.uk
Other Sites
www.outsorcery-studio.com
www.centaurproperties.co.uk
www.betterbiscuitbyhalf.com
www.yellowland.co.uk
www.ricandjo.tv
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Contract Creative Director (Temporary)
Underwired
(Graphic Design industry)
2006 — 2006 (less than a year)
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Art Director
XM London
(Graphic Design industry)
1998 — 2001 (3 years)
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Art Director
ccg.xm
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Graphic Design industry)
1997 — 2001 (4 years)
Art Director overseeing teams of 4-6 desingers. Conceptual work, layout design, information architecture and animation. Accounts include Halifax Bank (www and DiTV), Sky TV, British American Tobacco, Cable & Wireless.
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Senior Designer
Bates UK Advertising
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Graphic Design industry)
May 1996 — April 1999 (3 years)
Senior Designer in charge of Design & Production of press advertising & collateral. Accounts include Allied Domecq, British American Tobacco, Sky TV, Go Airlines.
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Designer
The Condé Nast Publications Ltd
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Publishing industry)
February 1992 — April 1994 (2 years 3 months)
Designer for editorial and promotions pages for Tatler, Vanity Fair, Vogue and House & Garden magazines.
Tim Allan’s Education
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Epsom School of Art & Design (Surrey Institute)
CCE Computer Animation, 3D & 2D digital animation, 1998 — 1999
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Epsom School of Art & Design
1987 — 1989
Additional Information
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Tim Allan’s Honors:
Finalist, London International Advertising Award - Category - Typography
Finalist, London International Advertising Award - Category - Illustration
